Privacy Policy

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Last updated: June 2026

Who I Am

https://thebudgetfreak.com. Individual travel blog run by one person.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link to services I actually use.

Comments

When you leave a comment, I collect the data in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection. Your email may be hashed and sent to Gravatar to check if you use it. Approved comments are public.

Media

Don’t upload images with embedded GPS data. Visitors can download images from this site and extract location data from them.

Cookies, Analytics & Third-Party Services

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  • TravelPayouts: Affiliate tracking script for commission attribution. Uses cookies to track clicks and conversions. Their privacy policy.
  • Grow by Mediavine: Collects first-party session data for future advertising. No ads currently running. Their privacy policy.
  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, your name, email, and website can be saved in cookies for 1 year.
  • Technical Cookies: A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies on login page visits. No personal data stored.

Embedded Content

Posts may include embedded content (videos, maps). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source site directly. Those sites may collect data and use cookies.

Email List

If you subscribe, I collect your email via Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Double opt-in required. Used only to send updates from this blog. Unsubscribe any time via the link in any email. Kit’s privacy policy.

Data Retention

Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely. Users who register on the site can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time. You can also request a copy or deletion of your data – except data I’m required to keep for legal or security reasons.

Your Rights

To request, edit, or delete your data, use the contact form on the About Me page.

International Users (GDPR & CCPA)

This site is operated from the EU and complies with GDPR. CCPA rights are also respected. Data is processed transparently and not sold.